BOULDER, CO.- Collectors with wide-ranging tastes—from ancient art and ethnographic objects to fashion and fine painting—will find plenty to explore at the upcoming
Timed Marketplace: Ancient, Ethno, Fine Art auction presented by
Artemis Fine Arts. The online sale opens for bidding ahead of its February 8 close at 11:00 AM CST, with lots offered from Louisville, Colorado.
Positioned as an accessible yet scholarly marketplace, the auction brings together objects that span continents and millennia, inviting both new collectors and seasoned buyers to discover works that balance historical depth with visual presence.
A 17th-century Chinese lohan anchors the sale
17th C. Chinese Seated Lohan, Glass Eyes & Shunya Mudra. Estimate: $3,600 - $5,400.
Among the most compelling highlights is a 17th-century Chinese seated lohan from the late Ming to early Qing dynasty, estimated at $3,600–$5,400. Carved in wood and seated on a red-lacquered chair, the figure embodies the period’s shift toward naturalism in Buddhist sculpture. Glass eyes lend the arhat an arresting sense of presence, while his left hand forms the shunya mudra, a gesture associated with patience, introspection, and spiritual discipline.
Such sculptures once populated temple halls, often arranged in groups of sixteen or eighteen enlightened disciples of the Buddha. Retaining traces of original pigment—black, blue, and ochre—the figure reflects the humanized devotional art that flourished in late imperial China. The work comes from a private Los Angeles collection, assembled between 1990 and 2005.
Ancient inlays and cross-cultural textiles
65 Ancient Mesopotamian / Egyptian Bone Inlays. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100.
The auction also features a group of 65 ancient bone and ivory inlays from Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Egypt, dating from roughly 1000 BCE to 100 CE. Estimated at $1,400–$2,100, the etched plaques once adorned furniture or luxury objects, forming bright mosaics against dark wood. The group’s provenance includes Royal Athena Galleries in New York and a 2005 Paris auction at Piasa.
Malaysian Embroidered Tirai Textile Festive Wall Decor. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
From Southeast Asia comes a richly decorated early 20th-century Malaysian tirai textile, estimated at $1,000–$1,500. Designed as festive architectural décor, the textile blends Hindu-Buddhist symbolism, Islamic design traditions, and Chinese embroidery techniques. Metallic threads, sequins, and dangling brass beads speak to its ceremonial use in domestic or temple settings.
Fashion and fine art meet the marketplace
Marc Jacobs Pink Tweed Embellished Jacket. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100.
Broadening the sale’s appeal is a Marc Jacobs pink tweed embellished jacket, circa 2004, estimated at $1,400–$2,100. Featuring oversized dome buttons, structured tailoring, and a contrasting silk lining, the piece exemplifies the designer’s playful reinterpretation of classic forms. The jacket comes from a private New York collection and was originally retailed through Bergdorf Goodman.
George Thompson Pritchard Painting - Cityscape. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
On the fine art side, a lyrical Autumn Cityscape by George Thompson Pritchard carries an estimate of $1,000–$1,500. Painted in soft tonal washes, the work reflects Pritchard’s Impressionist training and his lifelong focus on mood over strict topography. Best known for landscapes and seascapes, the artist studied in Paris at the Académie Julian before building a transnational career across Europe, Australia, and the United States.
Native American silverwork
Navajo Sterling Silver Buckle by Wilford B. Henry. Estimate: $600 - $900.
Rounding out the highlights is a Navajo sterling silver belt buckle by Wilford B. Henry, estimated at $600–$900. Featuring a central turquoise cabochon framed by sawtooth bezel and twisted wire, the buckle reflects mid- to late-20th-century Southwestern silversmithing traditions, combining symmetry, weight, and refined craftsmanship.
A sale designed for discovery
All items in the auction are guaranteed legal to buy and sell under U.S. cultural patrimony statutes, reinforcing Artemis Fine Arts’ commitment to transparency and responsible collecting. With estimates ranging from accessible to ambitious, the February marketplace sale offers an inviting entry point for new collectors—and fresh opportunities for seasoned ones—to engage with art, history, and design across cultures.
Bidding closes February 8 at 11:00 AM CST, with the full catalog available through Artemis Fine Arts’ online platform.
